Original Word: יַתְנִיאֵל
Part of Speech: Proper Name Masculine
Transliteration: Yathniy'el
Pronunciation: yahth-nee-EL
Phonetic Spelling: (yath-nee-ale')
Definition: Jathniel
Meaning: "God gives" or "whom God has given."

Word Origin: Derived from the Hebrew root יָתַן (yathan), meaning "to give," combined with אֵל (El), meaning "God."

Corresponding Greek / Hebrew Entries: There are no direct Greek equivalents for the Hebrew name יַתְנִיאֵל (Jathniel) in the Strong's Greek lexicon, as it is a proper noun specific to the Hebrew context. However, the concept of "God gives" can be related to Greek names or terms that emphasize divine generosity or gifts, such as "Theodoros" (Θεόδωρος), meaning "gift of God."

Usage: Jathniel is a proper noun used as a personal name in the Hebrew Bible.

Context: • Jathniel is mentioned in the genealogical records of the tribe of Levi. Specifically, he is identified as a descendant of Gershom, the son of Levi. The name appears in the context of the Levitical families who were responsible for various duties in the service of the tabernacle and later the temple.
• The name Jathniel signifies the acknowledgment of God's providence and generosity, reflecting a common theme in Hebrew names where divine attributes or actions are highlighted.
• In the Berean Standard Bible, Jathniel is referenced in 1 Chronicles 26:2: "And the sons of Meshelemiah were Zechariah the firstborn, Jediael the second, Zebadiah the third, Jathniel the fourth."
• The mention of Jathniel in the genealogical lists underscores the importance of lineage and heritage in the Israelite community, particularly among the Levites, who held a special role in religious and ceremonial life.

Word Origin
from tanah and el
Definition
"God hires," a Levite
NASB Translation
Jathniel (1).

יַתְנִיאֵל proper name, masculine a Levite (El hireth); — 1 Chronicles 26:2; Ιενουηλ, ᵐ5^L Ναθαναηλ.

II. [תָּנָה] verb recount, rehearse (?) (ᵑ7 תַּנֵּי, Syriac , is recount, Arabic II, IV. is celebrate, but Hebrew ת = Aramaic ת = Arabic is very dubious); —

Pi`el Imperfect3masculine plural יְתַנּוּ Judges 5:11 let them recount (Vrss) the victories of ׳י; Infinitive construct תַּנּוֺת Judges 11:40 to celebrate (modern), or mourn (Vrss), with ל person

[תְּנוּאָה] see [ נוא]. תְּנוּבָה see [נוב].

תנך (√ of following).

Jathniel

From an unused root meaning to endure, and 'el; continued of God; Jathniel, an Israelite -- Jathniel.

see HEBREW 'el

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